Northwest NEWS

April 9, 2001

Community Calendar

CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT DEADLINE IS 12 NOON THURSDAY.
MEETINGS
Daughters of the American Revolution, April 11, 6pm, West Coast Bellevue Hotel: 425-454-1643.
Woodinville Lions Club, April 13, 12:30pm, 19008 168th NE: 483-2693.
Woodinville Chamber of Commerce, April 17, 7:30-9am, 481-8300.
Woodinville Fire District, April 17, 6pm, 19900 144th NE: 483-2131.
Woodinville Water District, April 17, 7pm,17238 W-Duvall Rd.: 483-9104. ext. 305.
Sammamish Valley Grange, April 18, 7:30pm, 140th NE at Hollywood: 483-3200.
Daughters of Norway, 10am, Kirkland Congregational Church: 425-747-7184.
Lake City Toastmasters, Thursdays, 7:30am, Coco's Restaurant in Lake Forest Park: 425-823-2674.
Kenmore City Council, Mondays, 7pm, Northshore Utility District Headquarters: 425-398-8900.
Woodinville City Council, 1st 3 Mondays of every month, 6:30pm, City Hall: 425-489-2700.
Diamonds in the Rough Toastmasters, Thursdays, 7pm, Seattle Times Production Facility: 360-668-3136.
Kiwanis Club of Woodinville, Thursdays, 11:30am-12:30pm, Woodinville Round Table: 425-483-0360.
Northshore Kiwanis, Wednesdays, 7-8am, Alexa's Restaurant on Main St., Bothell: 425- 486-4966.
CLASSES, SEMINARS, & WORKSHOP
Basic Wills and Estate Planning Seminar, April 18, 8pm, United Way of Snohomish County: 425-921-3413.
Permanency Planning Information Night, April 17 to May 13, Lutheran Social Services: 206-694-5713.
BUSINESS
After the Layoffs: Surviving the Downturn, April 5, 8:30-11:30am, 1:30-4:30pm, Worksource Bellevue.
CHILDREN'S EVENTS
"Love for Three Oranges," April 13-29, Northwest Puppet Center: 206-523-2579.
EASTER
Easter Brunch Cruise, April 13, 12-2pm, HC Henry Pier, South Lake Union: 206-223-2060.
The Northwest Mahler Festival, April 14, 7pm, Meany Hall on the UW campus: 206-323-1997.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Five Part Film and Video series, April 12, Bellevue Art Museum: 425-519-0754
26th Annual Seattle Cherry Blossom and Japanese Cultural Festival, April 20-22, 10am, Seattle Center: 206-684-7200.
Artspring, April 24-25, 12-8pm, Center House and Flag Pavilion in Seattle Center: 206-443-1843.
The Northwest Chapter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, April 20, 11:30am, Westin Hotel: 206-574-0698.
Crime Victims Rights Week Luncheon, guest speaker Norman Early Jr., April 26, 11:30-1:30pm, Town Hall: 206-223-6398.
Annual Seattle Brewfest, April 19, 5-6pm, Stadium Exhibition Center in Seattle: 206-297-2100.
Singles Black and White Ball, April 13, 7:30pm-1am, Bellevue Hyatt Regency Hotel's grand ballroom: 206-243-8536.
Solarmax, Daily 10:30am, 1-3:30pm, also Wednesday and Sunday at 6pm, Pacific Science Center: 206-443-2001.
Permanent Exhibits at Pacific Science Center, Tropical Butterfly House and Insect Village, Dinosaurs: A journey Through Time, Tech Zone, Water Works, K5 First alert Weather Center, Saltwater Tide pool, Puget Sound Model, Kids Works, Body Works and Science Playground.
Whirligig, through April 15, 11am, Seattle Center House: 206-684-7200.
Laser shows, Mondays- Saturdays, Pacific Science Center: 206-443-2850.
Cyberworld 3d, presented by Intel, Daily, 11:45am, 2:15, 4:45pm, Pacific Science Center: 206-443-2001.
LECTURES
Terry Gross, April 24, 7:30pm, Benaroya Hall: 206-621-2230.
Pain, Compassion and the Bottom Line, April 19, University of Washington Bothell: 425-352-5459.
DANCE
Soundaroun(d)ance, April 12-14, 19-21, 7:30pm, Seattle Center Opera House: 206-292-ARTS.0
Live Big Band Dances, Saturday Nights, 8-11am, $5. Seattle Center House: 684-7200.
CHURCH
Seattle Northshore Christian Women's Club Meeting, April 11, 9:45 to 11:30am, Inglewood Country Club: 425-889-2040.
Consciously Creating Your Life, April 22, 1pm, Church of Divine Man: 425-258-1449.
SCHOOLS
Toddler Play Time and Mom's Break Time, Thursdays, April 24 through July 31, 9:30-11:30am, school message line: 206-817-9763.
SPORTS & RECREATION
Boys and Girls Basketball league, sign-ups, for more info contact athletic office at Kirkland Boys and Girls Club: 425-827-0132 ext. 105.
CONCERTS
Violinist Paul Rosenthal and cellist Evan Drachman, April 22, Benaroya Hall: 206-343-0445.
"Peter and the Wolf," April 22, 2pm, Eastlake Performing Arts Center: 425-455-4171.
The Brothers Four, April 21, 7:30pm, Ballard High School: 206-783-9497.
An Evening of Brass, April 18, 7:30pm, Greenlake United Methodist Church: 206-526-8553.
Emerson String Quartet, "Beethoven and his Influences", April 18, 8pm, Meany Theatre: 206-292-ARTS.
THEATRE
"A Raisin in the Sun" April 18- May 19, 7:30pm, Intiman Theatre: 206-269-1900.
"Noises Off," April 27 through May 13, Village Theatre: 425-257-6362.
John Steinbeck's "Sweet Thursday," April 6-29, Theatre Off Jackson: 206-325-6500.
EXHIBITS
Entwined With Life: Native American Basketry, closes May 6, Burke Museum: 206-543-9762
GALLERIES
Wall of Masks, through May 7, Kirkland Arts Center: 425-822-7161.
The Hand and The Spirit, April 12, 6-9pm, Lakeshore Gallery in downtown Kirkland: 206-827-0606.
YOUTH
Teen Northshore: 206-344-6417.
Family Services offers Children Grieve Too, for ages 5-18 who have lost a close relative through death: 425-226-1253.
Phone Friend, support for teens, 3-6pm, Monday-Friday: 1-800-543-8255 (1-800-KID-TALK).
Al-Anon-Anger Management exploratory-Info meeting, Thursday nights 7pm, Edgewood Apartments Community Room: 425-482-6998.
HEALTH
People with emphysema sought for study, to screen for participation in the National Emphysema Treatment Trial: 206-598-6252.
SUPPORT
The UW Division of Endocrinology is asking Japanese American Volunteers, 18-70, to join a cholesteol study, receiveblood cholesterol levels and $25, call Linda Floyd: 206-685-354
UW of Breast Care cand Cancer Research Center has launched a World Wide Web Site that provides extensive info about breast health and cancer treatment, current research at the UW and local breast cancer awareness events. The URL for the site is http://www.uwbreastcare.com.
The UW School of Nursing is seeking individuals with Alzheimers disease and their family caregivers for a participation in a study on common sleep problems. Contact Amy Moore at 206-685-9169.
UW researchers are recruiting volunteers ages 30-75 for a study in the Diabetes Prevention Program at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System in Seattle. Participants must have been diagnosed less than two years ago with Type 2 diabetes: 206-768-5281.
The UW is seeking patients with newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetes for participation in a study of na investigational medication for diabetes. To0 be eligible, patients must be between the ages of 30 and 75 and cannot be taking any medications for diabetes. earn up to $650. for more information call 206-768-5272.
RSD/CRPS support and awareness of Puget Sound, every 2nd wednesday, 12-2pm, Kinsgate Library: 425-485-8512.
Baby Boomer Alert, Dormant childhood virus can reawaken, Shingles is a disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus responsible for chickenpox, Over the next 5 years this disease may afflict more than 22,000 people age 60 and over in the Seattle area, it produces a painful rash consisting of clusters of fluid filled blisters. For more information call 1-877-841-6251.
The University of Washington divisions of Vascular Surgery and Cardiology are looking for people to test the benefits of an investigational cholesterol-lowering drug on cholesterol buildup in the neck arteries. For more information call 206-616-8369.
The University of Washington School of Nursing is seeking individuals with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and their family caregivers for participation in a study on common sleep problems in AD. For more information, contact study coordinator Amy Morre: 206-685-9169.
The Northwest Lipid Research Clinic at the University of Washington is conducting a study in women 55 and older who have heart disease or have risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes. If you are interested, please call Barbara at 206-731-6793.
If you are age 18-75, you may be eligible to participate in a study of an experimental drug that may help lower triglycide levels. If you are interested, please call Marcia at 206-731-6794.
MS patients needed for study of new medication, last about 18 months and requires 13 visits to UW Medical Center. for more information call 206-616-UWMS.
The Mid-life Women's Health Study has created a web site: www.son.washington.edu/departments/fcn/smwhs.
Cancer Support Group, First Tuesday every month, 6:30pm, Valley General Hospital's Library: 360-794-1411.
Alzheimer's Association helps you care for someone with Alzheimer's, 206-363-5500 or 1-800-848-7097.
AUDITIONS
I Hate Hamlet, Edmonds Driftwood Players, April 21, 10a,-4pm, 200 Dayton Street, Edmonds: 425-744-9600.
General auditons for "Searching 4 Y", April 2, Seattle Center: 425-392-1942
The Lake Washington Singers, Mondays, 7:30pm, Music Room of Odle Middle School: 425-746-1327.
The Eastside Symphony Orchestra, looking for string players, Thursday evenings, 7:30-9:30pm, Redmond High School: 425-827-7344.
The adult community choir, The Choir of the Sound, is currently scheduling auditions for their 24th season, Monday evenings, Shoreline Community College: 206-528-9990.
Sammamish Symphony Orchestra, Eastlake Performing Arts Center: 425-868-9023.
Breast Cancer Support Group, first and third tuesdays, 6-7:30pm, Team Survivor Office: 206-634-4252
TCF is a self help support group open to all parents who have experienced the death of a child of any age, regardless of cause. If you are a bereaved parent, or know someone who is, please call: 425-821-1382.
Radiant Hope Depression Support Group, Mondays, 7-8:30pm, Overlake Hospital: 425-869-5433.
Cancer Support Group, Tuesdays, 7-9pm, Northwest Oncology Center: 425-869-5433.
VOLUNTEERS
Caring volunteers are needed to assist homebound disabled individuals with personalized excercised.call Greg Robinson : 206-633-2606.
The University Of Washington is looking for volunteers 19-75 years old currently being treated for type 2 diabetes, up to $200 for completion, Call Susan: 206-768-5319.
Elder Friends is seeking volunteers, Adopt at Grandparent: 206-224-3793.
Nation Kidney Foundation Needs Volunteers to pick up donated food and toys, pack food boxes, and deliver food/toys: 425-883-2869.
Volunteers are needed to answer the phones in the Kirkland-based office of Bridge Ministries for Disability Concerns. Contact Donna at 425-828-1431.
Volunteers are needed to clean, repair and/or deliver durable medical equipment in the kirkland -based office of bridge ministries.. Call Donna at 425-828-1431
RSVP is looking for people who are interested in having in volunteering to listen and help children read for more information call 206-694-6790.
Jerry Lewis telethon is recruiting volunteers, for Muscular Dystrophy Associatiom. For more information or to volunteer call the local MDA office in Seattle at 283-2183.
Volunteer chore Services os looking for people to mow, weed, and rake the lawns of eldars and disabled on the Eastside. There are opportunities all over King County, right near you! Please call 425-6864 for more information.
The retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of King County needs volunteers to matchwith an organiztion. Call Linda Schnee in The Seattle area at 206-689-6790.
The Alzheimer's Association's HELPLINE is currently recruiting volunteers who will assist individuals, family members and caregivers by telephone: 206-363-5500
Volunteer Chore Services Needs Your Help! There are many opportunities to help senior citizens and adults with disabilities living in a fixed income in your community. Volunteering one or two hours a week can make all the difference in the life of a senior or person with a disability. Volunteers choose their own days and times that they wish to volunteer. Please call 206-324-5247.
Join the fun at Equifriends Therapeutic Horseback riding and driving program for children and adults with disabilities, please call Equifriends, 425-337-1137 for further information and directions.
Join the volunteer team at the PAWS Companion Animal Shelter and help animals find the homes they all deserve. Call 425-787-2500 ext./ 838.
Bellevue Art Museum is seeking applicants for volunteer Docents in the new museum to open early January 2001. Docents will act as guides for exhibitions, assist museum visitors, teach art workshops and give group presentations. The nine month instruction program will begin in September 2000 and will consist of instruction in contemporary art history, touring skills, teaching techniques and public speaking. Those interested in applying for the program may contact the museum at 425‹454-3322 ext. 100.
Children's Response Center, serving children and families in North/East King Count since 1985, is seeking members for its Advisory Board and Volunteer Program. For more information contact Mary Ann Carlson, Volunteer Program Coordinator: 425-688-5130.
Elder Friends is a group that visit isolated elders in their own homes at least twice monthly. Many seniors live alone and without the support from family and friends. Call 206-224-3793 for more information.
Volunteers are needed to assist individuals one-on-one hydrotherapy class. The Multiple Scleroses Association of King County offers hydrotherapy and yoga classes to seniors and people with all types of physical disabilities. For more information call 206-633-2606.
It's raining cats and dogs at the PAWS Companion Animal Shelter in Lynwood. Help us care for them and find them homes by volunteering weekly for a minimum of 3 months. Call 425-787-2500 ext. 838 for information.
Eastside Domestic Violence Program is recruiting volunteers call Wendy at 425-562-8840.
Woodland Park Zoo is currently recruiting individuals who enjoy working with people, like to learn about the natural world, and are committed to the cause of wildlife conservation. Applications accepted until May 1: 206-233-2594.
Volunteers are needed to answer the phones in the office of Bridge Ministries for Disability Concerns. We have openings for both mornings and afternoons, four-hour shifts. Contact Donna at (425) 828-1431 for more information.
Puget Sound Blood Center needs volunteers to register donors and to monitor donors while serving them refreshments after they've given blood. Volunteer opportunities are available at mobile blood drives and at donation centers. Support your community blood program by volunteering. Call 1-800-266-4033 for more information.
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of King County needs help to assist people with MS in maintaining their independence and quality of life. we provide physical therapy, social work, emotional support and educational programs for people with MS and their loved ones. For more information contact Gregg Robinson at 206-633-2606.